Importing from Another Library

Sometimes you will want to use an object or objects from another Author-it library. The Import from Another Library feature lets you do this easily.

To Import Objects from Another Library:

1. In the main window choose Import > Author-it > Library. The Select an Author-it Library window opens for you to
2. Select the Author-it Library you want to import from and choose Open.
   If you have Author-it's Automatic Login option turned on, the library opens immediately – go to step 4.

   Otherwise, the Library Login window opens.

   

3. Type your user name and password and choose Login. The Import Objects window opens.
4. Use the Object Search on the left to locate the objects you want to import. Choose Show Advanced to display the full set of search options. Once you have selected the search criteria, scroll to the end of the Search options and choose Find Now. The search results are displayed in the right pane.
5. Select the objects you want to import from the results list:
   • Move a single object to the Import list: Select the object and choose Add.
   • Move multiple objects to the Import list: Multi-select a group of objects, choose the down arrow () next to Add then choose Add All.

     Note: Some objects cannot be imported. You cannot import an object template with the same name as an existing object template, and you cannot import a Style object with the same name as a existing Style object.

     

     Note: You do not have to import the related objects. If you do not import a related object, Author-it will try to find a match in the existing Library to replace it. If a match cannot be found, the relationship is removed and you will have to choose a new relationship.

6. When you are ready to import the selected objects, choose Import. A message box showing the import progress is displayed.
7. Once all the objects have been imported the message box is closed and you are returned to the Import Object window. Choose Cancel to close the window.